{"id":19798,"date":"2020-01-31T06:04:56","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T06:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?p=19798"},"modified":"2021-10-14T03:37:45","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T03:37:45","slug":"14-causes-of-heel-spur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/14-causes-of-heel-spur\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Causes of Heel Spur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pain-in-the-heels.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"19688\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pain-in-the-heels.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/14-symptoms-of-shin-splits\/pain-in-the-heels\/\" class=\"wp-image-19688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pain-in-the-heels.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/pain-in-the-heels-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common causes of heel pain is heel spurs. Confused about spurs? A spur on the heel is a growth of bone that forms as a result of extra calcium deposits in your foot. These deposits usually stretch from the heel bone to the foot arch. The majority of heel spurs are a quarter-inch in length or smaller, though they may get larger in some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> You can\u2019t see a heel spur from the outside of the body, but they are very painful. Heel spurs will start at the front part of the heel and then take over other areas of the foot as time goes by. Often, they develop without causing pain which makes them harder to identify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some symptoms of heel spurs are paid during jumping, running, or walking. Swelling of the heel and ankle. Here are some of the main causes of heel spurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Improper Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Women love to wear high-heels, but the habit can turn into pain and suffering later down the road. Those who wear high heels on a regular basis are more prone to developing heel spurs when flat footwear is worn later in life. High heels take the <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007%2F978-3-030-39903-0_285\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pressure <\/a>of the foot off of the heel and transfers that pressure to the front. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women who wear heels as part of their job or simply as a passion will notice varying amounts of discomfort when wearing flat healed or kitten-heeled shoes. After the switch, it is common for heel spurs to form along the affected area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who have flat feet can also develop heel spurs due to improper footwear. Flat-footed athletes or people who spend a significant amount of time on their feet should use arch supports to help reduce the pressure along the heel. Without support, it is most likely that a heel spur will develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/heel-pain.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"19840\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/heel-pain.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?attachment_id=19840\" class=\"wp-image-19840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/heel-pain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/heel-pain-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Bruising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruising is one of the main causes of heel spurs. Though it may sound strange for a bruise to cause a spur, the repeated trauma can cause them to develop. A stone bruise is one of the most common that are responsible for the development of heel spurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stone <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s13058-015-0631-y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bruises <\/a>are most often seen in athletes and runners. Running and other athletic activities cause bruises to the fatty tissue, fibrous tissue and heal pad located just under the heel bone.\u00a0 The pad of the heel works as a shock absorber which keeps your heel bone safe as your foot strikes the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bruises develop when a person suffers some form of traumatic heel impact either from jumping, running, falling or another activity. The heel pad wears down which allows bruises to form more easily while also offering less protection. When the heel has less protection, calcium deposits form as a response with turns into a heel spur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Asses-your-Walking-Style.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Asses-your-Walking-Style.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Asses-your-Walking-Style-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Problems with Posture &amp; Walking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People who suffer from poor posture or other physical structural issues are more prone to developing heel spurs. Those have flat feet, also called fallen arches, for example, have an uneven amount of pressure that falls on the heel bone and ankles. This pressure causes them to step inwards which also affects the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/updates\/upd-07-31-2014.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">posture<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A person with flat feet will have posture issues in their hips and knees in addition to their feet. Women are also at a higher risk of developing heel spurs due to the natural wideness of the hips in comparison to their knees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these issues lead to additional pressure being placed on the heel when walking, running and jumping which can encourage the development of heel spurs. The best treatment is a therapy that teaches the affected person an alternative way to walk to reduce or space out the pressure. This may involve elevating the foot arch for proper joint alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/obesity.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/obesity.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/obesity-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Excess Weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being obese or even chronically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6880978\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overweight <\/a>can place a lot of strain on the body. It affects your joints, heart, and your bones. Excess weight leads to a wide variety of ailments such as high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and more. Bone spurs are also more common in overweight people than those who have a healthy BMI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Excess weight adds more stress and pressure on the feet and ankles. This pressure can lead to the development of bursitis, heel spurs, bunions, and plantar fasciitis. No cure for bone spurs in those are overweight unless they drastically reduce their body mass. Seeking help from a dietician will help to reduce fat naturally while working out on a regular basis will help to get rid of fat. As a person&#8217;s weight returns to healthy levels, the pressure on the bones, feet, and joints will reduce drastically. This will help heel spurs to heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ankle-sandals-to-shoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"19841\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ankle-sandals-to-shoes.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?attachment_id=19841\" class=\"wp-image-19841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ankle-sandals-to-shoes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/ankle-sandals-to-shoes-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Sandals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandals, flip-flops, and flat-soled shoes are very comfortable and can even be the safest option in some situations. While this type of footwear is suitable on occasion, a shoe that lacks compressive support will have a detrimental effect on your health in the long term. Flat soled shoes, sandals, and flip-flops only provide a small layer of support between your feet and the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lack of support will place more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7916865\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stress <\/a>and pressure on the heel tissues. Once your feet become fatigued it is easy for them to develop painful conditions such as heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. People that do choose to wear such simple footwear on a regular basis will need to take steps to restore their feet to their natural state daily. This can be accomplished by regular foot soaks, foot massages and other therapeutic exercises to reduce ligament stress, relieve tension in the bones, and invigorate the heel tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Diabetes_woman.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Diabetes_woman.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Diabetes_woman-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People who suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/getting-tested.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diabetes <\/a>will often run the risk of developing bone spurs and heel spurs. Diabetic patients must manage a range of health issues such as blood sugar regulation, eye damage, kidney damage, cardiovascular damage, and foot damage. Understanding how diabetics can suffer foot injuries such as heel spurs is the best way to avoid complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most diabetics will have to deal with peripheral neuropathy, which is damage to the nerves of the extremities. Diabetics with uncontrolled blood sugar have trouble feeling pain which can further encourage the development of heel spurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neuropathy also damages the nerves and blood vessels that are responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the feet. The loss of feeling makes it hard for diabetics to feel pain, injury, or discomfort on their lower extremities which can encourage the development of heel spurs. Proper attention to sugar level and supportive footwear is the best defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Osteoarthritis-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Osteoarthritis-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Osteoarthritis-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Arthritis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Millions of people worldwide suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/arthritis\/funded\/nofo\/cdc-rfa-dp21-2106.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arthritis<\/a>, which is a degenerative bone disease. Arthritis comes in a wide variety of forms, the most common being rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. With osteoarthritis, calcium is taken from the bones by the skeletal system. This causes an overall loss in general bone density system-wide. With rheumatoid arthritis, the body attacks healthy bone cells and also attacks healthy joint cartilage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rheumatoid arthritis is a dysfunction of the autoimmune system which causes the body to view the bones and joints as invaders. Both forms of arthritis make it easier for the affected person to develop heel spurs and bone spurs in other areas of the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who suffer from arthritis usually take calcium supplements to help combat the effects of the condition and to slow the loss of bone density.&nbsp; Increasing the amount of calcium in your diet can lead to an increase of deposits in the bone and joints, which will further encourage the grown of heel spurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Radiating-Shin-Pain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Radiating-Shin-Pain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Radiating-Shin-Pain-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Over-Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes that enjoy training have a hard time taking a break or taking things slowly, even if they are in pain. Athletes and runners that overtrain are at risk of developing health problems such as bone spurs and central nervous system fatigue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a person develops central nervous system fatigue, it will touch on every system in the body including the skeletal system. Your feet are closely tied to your nervous system and when it becomes overloaded, it can cause a loss of efficiency in contraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feet that are unable to perform efficiently are more prone to injury and bone spurs over time. Athletes must take adequate rest in between training sessions to allow their body to heal and for their nervous system to reset itself. When an athlete over trains not only is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6922839\/pdf\/dentreg135506-0036b.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nervous system<\/a> affected, but the overtaxed state can cause the heel pad to thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Old-running-shoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"19842\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Old-running-shoes.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/?attachment_id=19842\" class=\"wp-image-19842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Old-running-shoes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Old-running-shoes-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Using Old Running Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most critical piece of equipment in running is a proper pair of athletic shoes. There are athletic shoes to fit just about every size and shape of the foot. There are shoes for people with high arches and there are shoes for those who have no arches. Of course, there are regular shoes that fit most of the population who have neutral arches. The purpose of such specific variations is to ensure that the foot has the right support during your planned activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps to reduce accidents, injuries, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/preview\/mmwrhtml\/00001986.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">orthopedic <\/a>complications. Many people may not realize that shoes have a mileage limit just like a car. After 500 miles or so it is recommended that a person upgrades to a new shoe to maintain support. Using old shoes adds more stress to your heel and prevents your feet from getting the support it needs. This lack of support can cause heel spurs to develop over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Ankle-discomfort.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Ankle-discomfort.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Ankle-discomfort-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Calcium Deposits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most bone spurs and heel spurs are found in athletes and those who habitually wear harmful footwear. Bone spurs on the heel can also be caused in others simply due to a buildup of calcium in the body. Due to certain conditions or other disturbances in the body, calcium may be leeched from the skeletal system where it will form calcium deposits along the bones surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of these deposits will increase over time which ultimately causes osteophytes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6517256\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calcium <\/a>deposits can cause heel spurs as well as osteophytes spurs that develop on other parts of the body. It is common to find osteophytes along the shoulders, lower back, knees, and neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who have deposits of calcium on their bones may be unaware until the osteophytes become painful or inhibit movement. This is mainly because it takes years or ever several decades for osteophytes to develop on the bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shin-Dislocated.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"19691\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shin-Dislocated.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/14-symptoms-of-shin-splits\/shin-dislocated\/\" class=\"wp-image-19691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shin-Dislocated.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Shin-Dislocated-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Hard Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the heel is subjected to repetitive impact it has the potential to create structural disorders of the foot. These disorders may also affect the knees, hips, and ankles. As a person runs, their stride usually leads with the heel of the foot striking the ground first. Unfortunately, this is an inefficient form that ruins the structural foundation of the body and can lead to heel injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such injuries include hairline <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6556928\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fractures <\/a>and heel spurs. A more efficient method of running is when a person leads with the ball of the foot instead of the heel. This can be accomplished through practice over time. Allowing the heel to lead causes the back of the foot to strike the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chock from the impact travels up the foot and along the entire leg until it reaches the hip. Along with bone spurs, joint pain and symptoms of tendonitis may develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Foot-Pain.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Foot-Pain.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Foot-Pain-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Traditional Aging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As people age their body starts to naturally degrade as the cells are no longer able to refresh themselves. Most seniors will have a lower skeletal mass as a result of loss in bone density that comes from growing older. As people grow older calcium leaves the bones and settles into the <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.2165\/00128413-199811670-00025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bloodstream <\/a>over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the bloodstream, this excess calcium seeps into the tissues and is spread throughout the body. Once the calcium is no longer contained inside of the bones, it will start to attach to the surface. When calcium accumulates on the surface of the bone, this accumulation develops bone spurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These spurs can appear on the heel, joints, and any other area of the body. Depending on the size of the accumulation, these spurs may limit the range of motion, make walking difficult or even cause pain. Osteophytes due to advanced age that grow on the heel usually take many years to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/heel-exercise.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2642\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/heel-exercise.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/heel-exercise\/\" class=\"wp-image-2642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/heel-exercise.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/heel-exercise-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. High Arches &amp; Flat Feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Structural complications of the feet may also encourage the development of heel spurs. People with too high arches tend to have an extensive amount of outward pressure directed towards the heel. This pressure can cause the pad of the heel to wear thin which will encourage the development of a heel spur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who have flat feet or extremely low arches usually allow their foot to collapses flush against the ground. When the arch collapses, the pressure on the heel is directed and an inward angle. This will become uncomfortable over time and also encourages the development of heel spurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structural issues of the foot may lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/referenceworkentry\/10.1007\/978-3-540-29678-2_2434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflammation <\/a>in the bones and tissues along the heel. Depending on the type of shoes a person wears on a regular basis. This can create long-term problems such as bone spurs, poor posture, and other complications of the gait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Socks.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Socks.jpg 500w, https:\/\/besthealth.guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Socks-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. General Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes there is no specific cause for a heel spurs development. Many people who have a normal gait and wear a wide variety of footwear may still develop a heel spur in their lifetime. This can be caused due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4430213\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lifestyle <\/a>choices, poor posture, improper nutrition, or even due to a congenital disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the specific causes above, people who fit into two or more of the listed categories may develop a non-specific heel spur. If you experience pain in the heel when you walk or run, consult with a podiatrist to see if your issue is due to a bone spur or something else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking your feet on a regular basis is another way to monitor the development of heel spurs. In rare cases, people may have bone spurs form due to a buildup of calcium in their bloodstream due to illness, as a side effect of medication, or due to an unrelated illness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"adx_native_ad_110423\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function() {var qk= tap_setup_cookie.getCookie(\"tapckie\");\r\nvar a=\"\",b=[\"aid=110423\", \"adx_custom=fid:\"+qk];for (var c=0;c<b.length;++c){a+=b[c]+\"&\";}a+=\"r=\"+Math.random()*1e16+\"&url=\"+encodeURIComponent(window.location.href);var x=\"https:\/\/content.tapnative.com\/tn\/?\"+a;var y=document.createElement(\"script\");y.type=\"text\/javascript\";y.async=true;y.src=x;var z=document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];z.parentNode.insertBefore(y, z);})();<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most common causes of heel pain is heel spurs. Confused about spurs? 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